Nov 09, 2024 02:41 PM IST
Below Zelezny’s steering, Neeraj is raring to deepen his technical mastery and construct on the successes which have outlined his profession.
Double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra introduced on Saturday the beginning of an thrilling new chapter in his profession by teaming up with javelin legend Jan Zelezny. The three-time Olympic and World champion and the present world document holder, who has lengthy been an idol to Chopra, will play the position of his new coach.
Javelin thrower and doubble Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra(PTI)
“Growing up, I admired Jan’s technique and precision and spent a lot of time watching videos of him. He was the best in the sport for so many years, and I believe that working with him will be invaluable because our throwing styles are similar, and his knowledge is unmatched. It’s an honour to have Jan by my side as I push towards the next level in my career, and I can’t wait to get started,” mentioned Chopra, following the announcement.
Below Zelezny’s steering, Neeraj is raring to deepen his technical mastery and construct on the successes which have outlined his profession. The collaboration additionally symbolises a fusion of generations, with the younger champion drawing inspiration and experience from what many contemplate the best javelin thrower of all time.
‘My first choice was always Neeraj’: Zelezny
“I’ve already spoken about Neeraj as a terrific expertise a few years in the past. After I noticed him early in his profession, I realised nice prospects for prime outcomes. I additionally mentioned that if I ought to begin to coach any individual from outdoors Czechia, my first alternative could be Neeraj. I like his story and I see massive potential, as he’s younger and capable of enhance. There have been many athletes contacting me for teaching, so for me to take this up signifies that it’s a nice honour to have him in my workforce. We’re attending to know one another extra carefully and can begin in individual at a standard winter camp in South Africa. I consider in his progress, particularly within the technical side, in order that he can proceed reaching prime positions on the primary championships,” mentioned Zelezny.
Zelezny, a Gold medalist on the 1992, 1996 and 2000 Olympic Video games, has 5 of the highest ten greatest throws of all time, and broke the world document on 4 events en path to claiming the present undisputed mark of 98.48m, in Germany, in 1996.
Jan was coach of each different medalists Jakub Vadlejch (silver) and Vítězslav Veselý (bronze) when Chopra gained Gold at Tokyo 2020, and has additionally coached two-time Olympic Champion and three-time World Champion Barbora Špotáková.
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